Hotel in Greece: Residence Isle of Crete, Koutsounari

The resort looks like a traditional Creta village which is build amphitheatrically, in the pictorial settlement of Koutsounari, a small village 8 kilometers east of Ierapetra, on a verdurous mountainside, offers to our guests a panoramic view of the village and the sea which washes on one of the longest and most beautiful beach of the area.

The 33 fully equipped suites, with big verandas and comfortable rooms, the ancient Greek names given to each suite, the nirvana, the unique sea view during the day and the face it takes under the moonlight, are enough to sail you off into different times.

The village of Koutsounari is pictorial, with narrow stone built alleys plumed with basil and other flowers, which spread around their scent. It imitates the set of an old Greek movie.

In our luxurious restaurant, named Dionysus, you can taste the traditional Cretan dishes, Greek cuisine or any other kind of international food you like, that our Chef offers, while our Bar promises to grand you with unending nights of pleasure.

Our staff promises to service you with the warmth of the Cretan hospitality, making your holiday unforgettable.

JUNIOR SUITE
A spacious bedroom with two single beds or one double. Separate sitting-room with a divan which opens into a double bed. With a veranda or a balcony. Equipped with self-ruling air-conditioning (warm or cold air) for free, Hair-dryer, Safe, Direct phone line, Satellite TV. Can host 2 or 3 persons.

EXECUTIVE SUITE
One or two comfortable bedrooms. Separate sitting-room with selected decoration and two divans which open into two double beds. Spacious veranda or balcony, Self-ruling air-conditioning (warm or cold air) for free, Hair-dryer, Fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator and stove, Safe, Direct phone line, Free satellite TV.

GRAND SUITE
One or two comfortable bedrooms. Separate sitting-room with selected decoration and two divans which open into two double beds. Spacious veranda or balcony, Self-ruling air-conditioning (warm or cold air) for free, Hair-dryer, Fully-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator and stove, Safe, Direct phone line, Satellite TV for free.

RESTAURANT AND BAR
Dinner or lunch in our hotel, means a big variety of luscious foods, that are made to satisfy all the demands regarding how difficult they may be. Our guests have the opportunity to taste excellent cretan food.

ENTERTAINMENT
Traditional Greek and Cretan nights with folk dancing.Musicales and other shows.

MAIN BAR
Our guests can enjoy cocktails , soft drinks and alcoholic drinks in a fine atmosphere and a panoramic view of the sea.
During their holiday our guests have the opportunity to enjoy special events such as barbeques , Greek nights , beer and wine festivals , live music and dances with an extra charge.

APPEARANCE
Our guests are kindly asked to enter the restaurant dressed appropriately during lunch or supper.

CREDIT CARDS
Amex , Visa card , Master card and Dinners club card.

ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES AND GAMES
Gym, sauna, massage (by appointment), billiards, and electronic games. 
Children play ground, Billiard, Soccer Game, Darts, Library, Biking, Walking, BBQ facilities.

CHILDREN'S FACILITIES
Baby cots free of charge, baby-sitting (after request), baby pool and high chairs for babies in the restaurant.
Club "Fivos and Athena" for our little friends.
Recreation ground for children from 4 to 12 years old, where children can play with the toys we have and attend in shows.

HOTEL FACILITIES

Restaurant-Tavern, Bar, 24 hour Front Desk (08.00 – 22.00 Multilingual Staff),

Room-service
Non Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms

Daily Housekeeping service
Luxurius restaurant "Dionyssos" 
We serve continental breakfast with charge 6,00 € per day per person not mandatory
Internet-Fax and business facilities
Reception
Snack-bar
Pavillion terrace
Free Parking
Laundry service
Taxi service after request
Rent a car
24 Hour Medical service
Garden

Ironing Service

Safe deposit box

DVD, SAT TV

Fax/photo-copy,Printing

Full Kitchen, Kitchen Facilities, Microwave, Luggage storage, Central Power Generator.

Express check in/check out

Check In: 13:00 - 22:00 hours, Check Out: 09:00 - 11:00 hours

Other services:
Free parking , bus service (by public bus , daily , to Ierapetra , Agios Nikolaos , Heraklion , Mallia , Hersonissos) , rent a car , bicycle or motorbike , luggage room , first aid and a 24hr medical service , laundry service and taxi service.

Location: Beach, Countryside, Panoramic view, near subway.

Pets are strictly not allowed

DISTANCES:
From the center of Koutsounari 100m
From the beach 1000m
From the high-way 500m
From Ierapetra town 7 km
From the port of Sitia 63 km
From Sitia airport 65 km
From Agios Nikolaos 43 km
From the port of Heraklion 112 km
From Heraklion airport 108 km

To Crete by plane
There are many direct flights to Heraclion from most of the major European cities from early April until to the end of October. Flying time around 3 - 4 hours. You can get to Creta Suites from two airports on Crete - Heraclion (110 km) and Sitia (60 km). There are regular flights to Heraclion from all larger European cities and you can also fly from many Greek cities and islands.

From Heraclion to Koutsounari and Creta Suites
1) Rental Car Hertz, Avis and local car rentals. The easiest is to contact Creta Suites and let them arrange for a rental car waiting for you at the airport or the port. Count on about €200 - €250/week, tax, insurance and free mileage included. It takes about 1.30 hours of some beautiful scenery along the coastline of Crete to go by car
to Creta Suites.Directions: Head for Agios Nikolaos. Don't go through Agios Nikolaos, but turn right just before, following the sign to Ierapetra. At the first traffic lights before Ierapetra, turn left towards Sitia. After 8 km you reach Koutsounari. There you follow the signs to the resort. We recommend a rental car, since there are so many interesting attractions to visit nearby.

2) Taxi Book a taxi through Creta Suites to be waiting for you at the airport or the port in Heraclion.
Price about €80.

3) Bus - we don’t recommend that. First you have to take a taxi to the bus station. Take a bus to Agios Nikolaos where you change to one going to Ierapetra. There you change again to another bus, heading for Koutsounari.

Season and whether
The main tourist season is from March - November. June - September is high season. April - May is a wonderful time to holiday in Crete. Then it is blooming season, green, flowering and beautiful. October and November is also a good period. It is still warm but offers a more peaceful holiday.
 
Average day temperatures
March May   July   August October
14        21    25         32         21
 
Average sea temperature
March  May  July  August October
12         18    22      28              19